According to the Mayo Clinic, “A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage is usually due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the heart (coronary) arteries.”
Also, obesity; family history; and a sedentary lifestyle, like driving a truck, increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. You must know how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and seek emergency assistance immediately. Read the information below and consult your physician if you think you may be at risk of a heart attack.
*Source: Heart Attack. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106
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